Join us in welcoming painter, illustrator, and designer Shag as he discusses the iconic elements of mid-century modern design, an aesthetic that continues to fascinate and inspire nostalgia seven decades after its inception. Mid-century art and design was shaped by artists like Mary Blair and few...
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Complementing our latest special exhibition, Mary Blair: Mid-Century Magic, enjoy the inspirational story of Mary’s life and unique artistic style in a special screening of Mary Blair’s Pigments of Imagination (2025). The new featurette, produced and edited in-house at The Walt Disney Family Museum...
“Step in Time” and join us in welcoming Gregg Sherman—co-writer and producer of Disney’s feature-length documentary, The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story (2009), and son of multiple-time Academy Award®- and Grammy Award®-winning composer Richard M. Sherman. Gregg will share stories and unique...
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Complementing our latest special exhibition, Mary Blair: Mid-Century Magic, enjoy the inspirational story of Mary’s life and unique artistic style in a special screening of Mary Blair’s Pigments of Imagination (2025). The new featurette, produced and edited in-house at The Walt Disney Family Museum...
Castles across the globe are significant not just for their rich history, but for their artistic design. In celebration of the 70th anniversary of Disneyland Park (1955), this Pop-Up Studio will discuss the origins of the iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle, the use of reference material, and important...
Hooray! It’s Pluto’s 95th anniversary! Come celebrate with us as we explore the character design and development of one of our favorite furry friends, then get your paws dirty with some good old-fashioned clay. Using shape language and a few fundamental sculpting techniques, you will leave with the...
Grab your magic wands and join us as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of Disneyland Park (1955)! In this workshop, we will take a sneak peek at the development and transformation of the park over the years and delve into the folklore of fairies. From the Fairy Godmother to Tinker Bell, these...
The Art Playground is for families with children ages 3–6. In our Learning Center, we will be embracing the fall season and teach simple art techniques. Children can use their imagination and new skills to create their own autumnal and Halloween items. Our Education staff will be present to support...
The Art Playground is for families with children ages 3 to 6. In our Learning Center, we will be embracing the Spring season and teaching simple art techniques. Children can use their imagination and new skills to create their own Earth Day crafts, or add some magic to their day by bringing home a...
Enchanted castles have become a staple in fantastical tales. Who wouldn’t want their own structure to command at their own whim? Take a leap with us in this Studio Series to commemorate magical castles throughout cinema history. From Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (1991) to Frozen (2013), we will...
Enchanted castles have become a staple in fantastical tales. Who wouldn’t want their own structure to command at their own whim? Take a leap with us in this Studio Series to commemorate magical castles throughout cinema history. From Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (1991) to Frozen (2013), we will...
A hero comes in many shapes and forms. Join us as we take a leap into what it means being a woman in animation. Students will study narrative structure, fairy tales, writing tropes, and identifying stereotypes in animated films. From there, this class will teach you how to design a female lead...
Fairies, dwarves, mermaids, and elves have a special place in the realm of fantasy. These iconic figures are not only found in ancient fables and folklore, but also in Walt Disney’s films and in Disneyland’s Fantasyland! Gather some pixie dust and soar with us as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of...
While animation often involves movement, there are other art forms that have integrated themselves to help further reinforce the story and its characters in a film. Maquettes are a unique type of art that involves sculpting a character or prop to get a three-dimensional and comprehensive...
Needle felting is a multifaceted artform in which the artist can sculpt various creations out of thin strands of felt, and even bring these designs to life using animation. If you wish to venture more into different artistic outlets, then this is the perfect class for you! This six-week course will...
This eight-week course continues to refine artist and animator skills explored in After School Animation I/Beginner. Continuing students should arrive prepared to work on their individual projects during the class and learn additional animation techniques and tips throughout the course. Students...
Animation is a versatile medium that allows animators to explore storytelling beyond traditional drawing. Paper, clay, and even sand have proven to be other unique ways to animate a tale. This eight-week course will focus on understanding basic animation principles, with each session working with a...